Communication and Public Relations Consultant

Location: Cotonou, Benin Background

ALCO received funding from the Global Fund as part of the New Funding Model for implementation of its activities. This grant covers the period from 2016 to 2018
Therefore, in an effort to strengthen the executive secretariat management team based in Cotonou-Benin and for the purpose of implementing the said grant, ALCO is recruiting a Communication Consultant.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of ALCO Executive Secretary, the Communication and Public Relations Consultant will ensure the implementation of communication, visibility and public relations activities as part of ALCO operations.

Profile

The incumbent must hold a Master’s Degree in Communication, or equivalent University Degree
Must demonstrate at least five (5) years’ experience in Communication in a development project
Have at least three (3) years’ experience in institutional Communication and Public Relations
Must demonstrate experience in community relations
Be fully bilingual (French & English)
Have strong programmatic reports development capacity
Must have good control over audio-visual production techniques
Have proven experience in selection of and collaboration with external communication service providers (advertising, publishing, etc.)
Demonstrate self-reliance and sense of initiatives
Be computer literate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet
Experience in a sub-regional project implemented in Africa is an asset
Have solid knowledge of sub-regional countries’ sociocultural environment
Knowledge of Abidjan-Lagos Corridor region/background is an asset

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below:The Application file sealed in an envelope marked “Application for Communication and Public Relations Consultant” should be submitted to: The Executive Secretariat, Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization, ALAPINI Building, 234 Camp Guezo, Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229)21 31 3579/21313591 Fax: (229)21313652 Or Send Applications in PDF format to: recrutement@corridor-sida.org Note

Apply via :

recrutement@corridor-sida.org